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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 406.53 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 406.53 and 184.09 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 406.53 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/406.53 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 406.53 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 74,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.11/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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